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Quite a few people had him as a late 1st rounder. I think scouts liked him more than casuals. He has really good tape, particularly in coverage. His size would lead you to believe he's a stiff box safety, but he moves like a corner and isn't a great box player. He's not a bad tackler, but it's not notable as a strength. I think there are better players at 12, but arguably not any with the upside of Melifonwu. I have him neck and neck with Peppers as safety prospects.

You do realize that's not saying much, and you have to have loose hips and have great change of direction, he's not great at either.

As far as the 12th pick, I actually hope there is a run on QBs to push down some of the elite non-QB prospects. Plus I saw on NFL.com they had Hooker mocked to the Skins at 17, pfft....there is no way he gets past 12.

For me its either Hooker, Adams, Howard, or Foster for me. If not, abandon ship.

I think you can look at Williams and Davis there too. But that is dependent on what they think of QBs and if they project Gordon back.

I don't think Gordon can factor too much into the decision, he's played 5 games in 3 years.

If they like one of those receivers, take them. We could use them.

Honestly though between him and us drafting four receivers last year I'd go Njocku to add a new dimension and plus a TE would bring a safety blanket for our young QB whether we get him this year or next, or especially with Cody who can't stentch the field vertically he needs a dominant TE.

Quite a few people had him as a late 1st rounder. I think scouts liked him more than casuals. He has really good tape, particularly in coverage. His size would lead you to believe he's a stiff box safety, but he moves like a corner and isn't a great box player. He's not a bad tackler, but it's not notable as a strength. I think there are better players at 12, but arguably not any with the upside of Melifonwu. I have him neck and neck with Peppers as safety prospects.

You do realize that's not saying much, and you have to have loose hips and have great change of direction, he's not great at either.

As far as the 12th pick, I actually hope there is a run on QBs to push down some of the elite non-QB prospects. Plus I saw on NFL.com they had Hooker mocked to the Skins at 17, pfft....there is no way he gets past 12.

For me its either Hooker, Adams, Howard, or Foster for me. If not, abandon ship.

I think you can look at Williams and Davis there too. But that is dependent on what they think of QBs and if they project Gordon back.

I don't think Gordon can factor too much into the decision, he's played 5 games in 3 years.

If they like one of those receivers, take them. We could use them.

Honestly though between him and us drafting four receivers last year I'd go Njocku to add a new dimension and plus a TE would bring a safety blanket for our young QB whether we get him this year or next, or especially with Cody who can't stentch the field vertically he needs a dominant TE.

Wouldn't be mad at that either.

I wouldn't be thrilled but not would totally understand why. I just think you still have Butt, Hodges, and maybe Engram available at 33, and Sheenan and other upside guys who could end up being just as good later.

But at this point I don't care who they get as long as they hit meaning we know from down 1 they are a stud._________________@CoachHam6455

Yeah but if I'm trading down or if I gotta pick between Njocku or the receivers I'll go with him. They're in the same tier to me and I want to see what I have left in the guys from last year and possibly Gordon._________________

DizzyDean wrote:

I never even predicted Kizer to fail, I simply said he was an over drafted project. Now tell me that I am wrong in that regard.

I personally really like Njoku and hes one of my main targets if we slide back or move up.

Yup. I really like Njoku too. While I would choose OJ Howard over him for the completeness of his game, I see it more as 1A and 1B. Due to the perceived difference in where the two will go in the draft (top 15/top 30), I would opt for 1B. Also, my gut says that Njoku will be a better pro--just my gut._________________

Bonanza23 wrote:

kute kittuh

ditchdigger wrote:

DGB thinks people ought to pay for photobucket, but Based Gordon wants it to be free.